The oft-overlooked vegetable gives the potato and even chicken a run for its money, and those with a restricted diet will relish the possibilities cauliflower presents. Once you discover cauliflower's shapeshifting powers, you won't be able to imagine eating any of your favorites without it.

Whip up a thick and creamy Paleo breakfast cereal with the help of this little vegetable.

The Healthy Foodie

Have no fear. Cauliflower's purpose here is to add texture -- not taste -- to this grain-free, paleo breakfast dish. Also, just so you're further enticed, know that this particular dish is loaded with coconut milk. Get the Apple & Cinnamon N'Oatmeal recipe from The Healthy Foodie.

Nix the carb-laden crust for some cauliflower pizza crust instead.

Culinary Ginger

You might be skeptical about eating pizza crust made from cauliflower, but listen here: The substitution lets pizza's true stars -- the sauce and the cheese -- shine. You might find you like this crust's texture more than the cardboardy type you're used to. Try this Cauliflower Crust Tomato Basil Pizza recipe by Culinary Ginger.

No, cauliflower doesn't have wings, but you won't mind pretending when you plunge the crispy, cheese-encrusted vegetable into your favorite dipping sauce. Try these Cheesy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings by Jessica In The Kitchen.